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How much does a proofreader and copy marker make in Albany?

$42,140a year

Median yearly pay for proofreader and copy markers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $20.26 an hour or $3,512 a month.

Hourly
$20.26
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
19 of 22
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $42,140Highest 10%: $60,710
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,240$15.50
25th$40,130$19.29
Median$42,140$20.26
75th$52,520$25.25
90th$60,710$29.19

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for proofreader and copy markers.

New York, NY$59,740
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Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$74,730
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$73,360
Postal Service Clerk$62,610
Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,070
Public Safety Telecommunicator$61,670
Brokerage Clerk$61,450
Cargo and Freight Agent$59,890
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$58,490
Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,470
Production$57,310
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a proofreader and copy marker make an hour in Albany?

The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $20.26 ($42,140 a year).

Do proofreader and copy markers make more in Albany than the national average?

No: $42,140 against $51,120 nationally, 18% less.

How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $59,740, so Albany pays 29% less.

Where does Albany rank for proofreader and copy marker pay?

19 of 22 metro areas with data.

How much does a proofreader and copy marker make starting out in Albany?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,710 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.